Yard Waste Drop-Off Site

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The Yard Waste Drop-Off Site is located at 4444 Walbert Avenue.

It is for use by South Whitehall Township Residents ONLY

**IMPORTANT** Residents must complete a Yard Waste Drop Off Application prior to using the site.  Upon approval from the Township, you will receive a card providing you access to the new site.

 

Yard Waste Drop Off Sticker Application

 

South Whitehall Township Resident Yard Waste Drop-Off Center Rules

 


Hours of Operation:

 

Fall & Winter Hours: (October 1 - March 31)

  • Saturdays – (8:00am – 3:00pm)

Spring & Summer Hours: (April 1st – September 30)

  • Tuesdays –  (8:00am – 3:00pm)
  • Thursdays – (8:00am – 3:00pm)
  • Saturdays – (8:00am – 3:00pm)

 


Acceptable Items:

 

Recycling Containers are Available for the Following Items:

  • Magazines And “Junk Mail”
  • Mixed Office Paper
  • Corrugated Cardboard (Please flatten)
  • Cardboard  (Tissue Boxes, Cereal Boxes, Gift Boxes, Pizza Boxes, Paper Bags and Wrapping)
  • Glass 
  • All Plastic Containers Labeled #1 through #7
  • Metal – Aluminum Foil and Foil Plates, Metal Lids, Beer and Soda Cans

Acceptable Yard Waste Material:

  • Tree trimmings  (Up to 8″ in diameter and 4′ in length)
  • Shrubbery, Hedge Trimmings and Prunings
  • Garden Waste (Weeds, Tomato Plants, etc.)

 

 


Unacceptable Items:

  • Leaves 
  • Grass Clippings / Ornamental Grass (Note: There in now a special dumpster for grass / ornamental grass. Please see the attendant upon arrival for further instructions.)
  • Sod
  • Whole Trees Larger than 8″ Diameter X 4′ Length
  • Tree Roots
  • Rocks / Stones
  • Dirt
  • Bricks
  • Household Trash
  • Lumber
  • Fence Posts
  • Pine Cones
  • Pumpkins / Gourds
  • Corn Stalks
  • Hay / Straw

 


Other Rules and Guidelines:

  • No Contractor Dumping
  • Residents are limited to a maximum load equivalent to a pickup truck 8’ bed, or a trailer; 6’ x 8’ trailer pulled by a car or car/SUV per day. 
  • For further information or if you have questions, contact the Township Office at (610) 398-0401, Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.